Travis Turner

Trick 'r Treat The movie Trick 'r Treat is an anthology horror film directed by Michael Dougherty, which pays homage to classic Halloween themes and traditions. The film weaves together four different storylines that take place on Halloween night in a small town called Samhain. The first storyline centers around Steven Wilkins, played by Brian Hanson, a young boy who is haunted by the legend of Samuel "Trick 'r Treat" Braddock, a spirit who punishes naughty children on Halloween night. According to local legend, Braddock is a vengeful spirit who met a tragic end on Halloween night and has since been seeking revenge on misbehaving children. Meanwhile, Principal Steven Wilkins' daughter, Laurie, played by Anna Paquin, is a high school student who is not allowed to attend Halloween parties due to her father's strict rules. In a moment of teenage rebellion, Laurie sneaks out of the house to attend a party hosted by her boyfriend, Larry, played by Brian Hanson, at his house. The party seems like a typical teenage gathering, with students indulging in Halloween-themed fun and games. However, things take a turn for the worse when it becomes clear that the party is being attended by a group of misbehaving children who are more interested in causing trouble than in celebrating the holiday in a spirit of joy. As the night wears on and the partygoers begin to engage in more and more reckless behavior, they attract the attention of Samuel "Trick 'r Treat" Braddock, who has been waiting patiently for the perfect moment to make his appearance. Across town, Mr. Kreeg, played by Leslie Bibb, is getting ready for another night of Halloween festivities. This time, though, it's not for the young people like at the party at Larrys house, rather for the children of his neighbors, who are trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Mr. Kreeg makes a habit of handing out candy and, in doing so, becomes increasingly sinister. When Laurie and her friend, Diana, played by Quinn Lord, return to Larry's house after a quick stop to trick-or-treat, they are greeted with a disturbing sight: the party has descended into chaos, with Larry and his friends engaging in a wild and destructive rampage. As the night wears on and the partygoers' behavior becomes increasingly erratic, they attract the attention of Samuel "Trick 'r Treat" Braddock, who has been waiting patiently for the perfect moment to make his appearance. Eventually, the group of reckless teenagers is met with a terrifying reckoning, as Braddock's wrath is unleashed on them for their misbehavior. In one terrifying scene, Larry's house is overrun by an army of zombies, driven by Braddock's malevolent spirit. The other storylines are interwoven throughout the film and involve other characters who are also breaking the rules of Halloween and facing the wrath of Braddock. There is the case of the adulteress, Marnie, played by Leslie Bibb, who gets her comeuppance for breaking the town's rules on Halloween night. The theme is that Halloween is a time of both joy and of strict rules. Trick 'r Treat has been praised for its clever and nuanced storytelling, as well as its atmospheric and eerie score. The film's homage to classic Halloween themes has helped to establish it as a cult classic within the horror genre.